Password problem

[petersmart]

Hi,

I've just installed Ubuntu on my PC alongside Windows XP Pro.

The problem is that it keeps asking me for my name and password and won't start.

I didn't put in any password while I was installing it and no matter what I try all I get is an "Incorrect name or password" message.

How do I actually get past this?

I don't actually have a password installed for Windows.

[Pumalite]

This might help:
http://nixcraft.com/getting-started-tutorials/3293-create-new-user-account-ubuntu-linux-command-line.html

[petersmart]

Nope that didn't help'

I got the grub> command line but when I typed in useradd sweta or passwd sweta all I got was an "incorrect command" message.

[oldos2er]

Hi,

I've just installed Ubuntu on my PC alongside Windows XP Pro.

The problem is that it keeps asking me for my name and password and won't start.

I didn't put in any password while I was installing it and no matter what I try all I get is an "Incorrect name or password" message.

How do I actually get past this?

I don't actually have a password installed for Windows.

If you didn't enter a username and password when you installed Ubuntu, something is seriously wrong. Did you install from the Live CD? If so, did you run 'Check CD for defects' or md5sum first?

[petersmart]

No I used the Ubuntu installer which downloaded all the files etc then I installed it.

[petersmart]

I solved the problem - it was my own fault - I had forgotten the username and password I DID put in at installation!
Thanks for the help.